Hon Robin Chapple asks about the end-of-mine plan, Mining Rehabilitation Fund obligations, and environmental bonds for Toro Energy Ltd’s proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine. The Minister defers responsibility to the Minister for State Development, noting Toro Energy is not the proponent.

AnsweredQoN 3752Legislative Council
Asked
19 November 2015
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to Toro Energy Ltd’s proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine, and I ask: (a) will the Minister please table the end-of-mine plan for Yeelirrie; (b) what is Toro Energy’s obligation to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund; and (c) are there, or will there be, any environmental bonds held over the tenement?

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Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
89 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum advises:
(a) - (c)              The Minister for State Development is the responsible Minister for decisions regarding the Yeelirrie (State Agreement) Project. Note   that Toro Energy Limited is not the proponent for the Yeelirrie Project.

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